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Lori R. Hackenberg is a judge serving on the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas of Union and Snyder Counties.
Early Life and Education
Lori R. Hackenberg graduated from Mifflinburg Area High School with her high school diploma. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Widener University.
Career
Lori R. Hackenberg has been serving as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the 17th Judicial District (Snyder and Union Counties) since January 2022.[1]
Prior to her current position, Hackenberg served as a Magisterial District Judge for District 17-3-04 from 2012 to 2021.[2]
In addition to her judicial roles, Hackenberg worked as an Attorney at Yount & Hackenberg Law in New Berlin, Pennsylvania, and also served as an attorney at the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
Hackenberg also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Susquehanna University.[3]
Controversies
During her judicial campaign in 2011, Hackenberg, then 36 years old, claimed she had "almost 20 years" of legal experience. This assertion raised significant controversy and scrutiny, as critics pointed out that it was mathematically implausible given her age. To have accumulated nearly two decades of legal experience, Hackenberg would have had to start practicing law in her late teens, well before completing the necessary education and legal training.
The claim became a focal point of her campaign, drawing skepticism from both voters and the media. An article in The Daily Item highlighted the inconsistency, questioning the validity of her statement and whether it was a deliberate exaggeration to bolster her qualifications.[4]The controversy over this claim cast doubt on her credibility and raised concerns about trustworthiness of her campaign messages.
Hackenberg has faced scrutiny for her decisions in family court cases, with critics alleging that some rulings disproportionately affect mothers in custody disputes. For instance, in L.J.G. v. E.B., 1261 MDA 2022 (Pa. Super. Ct. Jun. 16, 2023)[5], her decision to grant the relocation of the minor child, Adam Gitter, to live in Florida with his father, Dr. Leonard Gitter, has drawn significant criticism, as the relocation is cited as a contributing factor in Adam's tragic death.[6] In response to these controversies, a petition has been created on Change.org calling for Judge Hackenberg's impeachment. The petition highlights concerns over her rulings and their impact on families in Union and Snyder Counties, Pennsylvania.
References
edit- ^ Moore, Marcia (November 3, 2021). "Hackenberg wins Snyder-Union County Judge race". The Daily Item. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Lori R. Hackenberg". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Lori R. Hackenberg". BallotReady. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Deinlein, Joseph. "Candidate, 36, claims almost 20 years experience". The Daily Item. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "L.J.G. v. E.B." Casetext. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Richard, Luthmann (12 March 2024). "Courtroom Corruption? Grieving Mom Accuses Judge of 'Cash-For-Kids' Scandal". Substack. Retrieved 30 November 2024.